tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320Wed, 15 Oct 2014 12:27:38 +0000mumbo jumboFamilyRandomTotally RandomsewingConfessionslinksHolidaysJPEG Of The MomentFood and DrinkFriday Link UpBooksSew itThriftylink itRead ItWordless Wednesdayeat it5:00 PM PhotoFamily Fun NightFoodbirthdayknittingChristmasDo Not Miss BlogrollWhat I Wore WednesdayLinked UpRecipemental illnessKCWCNot MeUnsolicited Advicebirthday Party holidays familycookiescookingcouponfamily vacationfamily vacation DisneylandgraduationinstagramrefashiontutorialsvacationBlogBlogging TutorialsFriendsGood ReadsHalloweenMake ItMother Daughter Duo PodcastPinterestSomething SundayT-shirtThanksgivingValentines DayWhat My Daughter Is Wearingboysclothingcook itfashionknit itquotesrecipestutorialBlogging RecipesCooking by PinterestDadDevinFamily birthday holidayHolidays RandomHomeschoolList ItMenu Plan MondayMy Life In PicturesPicture A Day ChallengeProject Run and PlaySnapbeautyclothescruisedinosaurdogfallfamlygardenhusbandknitmommothernew yearpartypatternsphotographypinterest tutorialresolutionssnowthriftADDArrow Of LightArrow Of Light CeremonyBeatnik cowlBirthday giftCaboCameronDIYDelusionsEasterEthanHalloween cookiesHolidays FamilyHomecoming DressKids Clothes Week ChallengeKindleLDSLoveMadisonMichael KorsMormonMy everyday lifeOwl CitySAHMSocksSundaySunday Sharing TimeSuperheroTargetThanksgiving holidayThings I Love ThursdayTimpanogos caveValentine cardsWKWWWear ItWorks For Meaccentsafterthought heel socksalteranniversarybabybaby cocoonbaby girlbaby hatbaby showerbaby teethback to schoolbake itbargainbeaded wrap braceletbeautifulbest hot chocolatebleach pen T-shirtbleach shirtblingbloggerblogsbow tieboy craftsbraceletbracesbrittany spanielbrotherbunsburlapburlap pillowcancercanon rebelcelebrationcelebration bannercerealcheap in the kitchencleaningcookbookcowlcowl patterncrockpot hot chocolatedecoratingdentistdiapersdressdress familydressed on a dimeelastic threadelf hatencouragementengagedengagement partyengagement picturesfamily anniversaryfamily holidayfavorite Mom Fashion Blogsfearlessfeaturedfunnygiftgiftsgingerbread cookiesgoalsgoodreadsgrab bagsgraduation partygratefulgratitudehairhappinesshathealthhemhigh school graduateholidayhome decorhomemakinghot chocolatehousehow to fix floodshow to hemhow to make a nail polish rackhow to make snowglobeshow to make your pants longerhow to repair holes in pantsinfinity scarfipod picsjewelrykindergartenknitting linksknitting project bagletterslink partylost toothmake your own sewing patternmakeupmaximaxi skirtmemeatlessmountainsmusicmy mannail polish cabinetnail polish rackpaint itpajama pantsparentpeacephotoshoppicturespillowpotty trainingpreschool graduatepresentrefashioningreligionrustoleumsalesenior picturessew thissleddingsnowflake cookiessnowflakessnowglobessoap scumsoupstockingsstylesugar cookiessunsettextthis week on my ipodtipstortilla souptutorials for bloggerviewvinevisual weekvlogword of the yearzebra cookiesSquibs And Crackershttp://www.squibsandcrackers.com/noreply@blogger.com (Katrine)Blogger1201125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-6169300978886152986Thu, 09 Jan 2014 15:22:00 +00002014-01-09T08:22:27.449-07:00One Little Word...BraveIt's nine days into the new year and I've already decided to <a href="http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2014/01/fearless-word-of-2014.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">change my word</span></a>.&nbsp; Fearless is just something I will never be no matter how much I would like it or how many years I make it my word.&nbsp; Fear is something I experience everyday.&nbsp; It's not going away no matter how hard I try to ignore it.&nbsp; So, I'm changing it up a bit.&nbsp; My word for this year is.....<br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>BRAVE</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">I will try more at working through my fears.&nbsp; I will be brave!&nbsp; I will make my own decisions.&nbsp; I will live with my decisions.&nbsp; I will act on what I believe to be of value and worthy of my time and effort.&nbsp; I will be an advocate for my children.&nbsp; I will try new things.&nbsp; I will not be manipulated by people or an institution.&nbsp; It's going to be a good year with my brave attitude!<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">When I was a teenager I would react to fear or anxiety by falling asleep.&nbsp; I miss those days!&nbsp; Now I wake at 3:00 am with my heart and mind racing!&nbsp; I need to be brave just so I can get some sleep, sheesh.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Today my fear is centered around Cameron and Ethan.&nbsp; We signed them up for Snow Blitz.&nbsp; They will be picked up after school by bus and taken to the ski resort for skiing lessons.&nbsp; I'm worried about the bus ride through the snow.&nbsp; I am anxious that Cameron will have a hard time and react with his temper.&nbsp; I fear Ethan will not find friends.&nbsp; I am afraid they will lose their ski passes that I told them to leave in their zipper pockets and to never remove.&nbsp; I fear they will hit a tree.&nbsp; So many worries.&nbsp; Big Breath.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />I have been playing this song for my boys in the morning before school.&nbsp; I love it when </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">they come home singing it at the top of their lungs!</span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="https://ytimg.googleusercontent.com/vi/QUQsqBqxoR4/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/QUQsqBqxoR4&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/QUQsqBqxoR4&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span><b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2014/01/one-little-wordbrave.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-2044254630391795759Wed, 08 Jan 2014 14:57:00 +00002014-01-08T07:57:34.472-07:00birthdaySomething Happened Last YearAt the tail end of 2014 something happened to me.&nbsp; I turned 40.&nbsp; That's right, the big 4 0.&nbsp; It just seems so, I don't know, middle aged.&nbsp; How is one supposed to feel when they reach such a milestone?&nbsp; Proud?&nbsp; Anxious?&nbsp; Mournful?&nbsp; Accomplished? I've been trying all those emotions and none of them seem to fit.<br /><br />My sister-in-law Diana offered to take me to breakfast for my birthday.&nbsp; I love going out for breakfast!&nbsp; I told John when I got home I wanted to crawl into bed with my book and read the day away.&nbsp; When she was driving me home she pulled over in front of a spa and told me to get out.&nbsp; What?!&nbsp; She gave me a card from my man that said I was getting a day at the spa.&nbsp; No way!&nbsp; I've never been to a spa!<br /><br />They pampered me.&nbsp; They pampered me well!&nbsp;<br />It began with an hour hot stone massage followed by a<br />scalp massage <br />plant peel facial<br />lunch with roses from John and my kids<br />herbal conditioning treatment for my hair<br />hair cut and style<br /><br />So luxurious!&nbsp; It was simply divine.&nbsp; I felt so spoiled.&nbsp; I felt like I was ready to take on 40!&nbsp; John said he wished he had taken my picture afterwards because I looked so happy.&nbsp; Probably because I was! <br /><br /><br /><br />http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2014/01/something-happened-last-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-5614689354704284595Tue, 07 Jan 2014 16:07:00 +00002014-01-07T09:07:54.475-07:00engagement partyEngagement Party <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l-EAKrRrh48/Uswh2P2cIsI/AAAAAAAAD9A/6Dzs_ov94yU/s1600/Engagement+party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l-EAKrRrh48/Uswh2P2cIsI/AAAAAAAAD9A/6Dzs_ov94yU/s1600/Engagement+party.jpg" height="304" width="640" /></a></div>We had an engagement party for our daughter.&nbsp; Christian made this banner to announce their wedding date.&nbsp; The pictures are from when he proposed with a photographer sneakily taking photos of the event.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rCgE6wiRpaE/UswgFNTTrDI/AAAAAAAAD8w/CKcAyrTD7yA/s1600/IMG_8844.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rCgE6wiRpaE/UswgFNTTrDI/AAAAAAAAD8w/CKcAyrTD7yA/s1600/IMG_8844.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is Madison and her fiance. </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bzVicw39284/UswhFmyU8nI/AAAAAAAAD84/q-mdaddZxRM/s1600/Madison+and+Ray+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bzVicw39284/UswhFmyU8nI/AAAAAAAAD84/q-mdaddZxRM/s1600/Madison+and+Ray+2.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just kidding!&nbsp; That is my brother who also plays the part of creepy uncle very well.&nbsp; <br />But Madison still loves him.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VPYMQL-SbF0/UswiwO3dB5I/AAAAAAAAD9M/QqOlBr_KVsQ/s1600/Madison+and+Christian.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VPYMQL-SbF0/UswiwO3dB5I/AAAAAAAAD9M/QqOlBr_KVsQ/s1600/Madison+and+Christian.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the happy couple, Madison and Christian.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r0L7DWDhK6Q/UswjWitOpQI/AAAAAAAAD9Q/jBsEdBm7kKU/s1600/engagement+chain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r0L7DWDhK6Q/UswjWitOpQI/AAAAAAAAD9Q/jBsEdBm7kKU/s1600/engagement+chain.jpg" height="486" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Madison's aunt made this adorable engagement chain for them.&nbsp; She took pictures form Madison and Christian's instagram and made each picture into a chain.&nbsp; One for each day until they are married.&nbsp; I wish I had a close up photo of it because it is so cute!&nbsp; <br />Madison loves it so much that she won't rip it apart.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EMnKuCIIWkA/UswkXb4PVxI/AAAAAAAAD9c/GdKJ9--iK0U/s1600/Madison+and+mom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EMnKuCIIWkA/UswkXb4PVxI/AAAAAAAAD9c/GdKJ9--iK0U/s1600/Madison+and+mom.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Me and my baby before she gets married and leaves me forever.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The party was a success!&nbsp; <br />There were a lot of people there who made Madison and Christian feel loved.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aAy5DUwsNDM/UswlN-A_lSI/AAAAAAAAD9k/zup2oIgbz08/s1600/pictures.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aAy5DUwsNDM/UswlN-A_lSI/AAAAAAAAD9k/zup2oIgbz08/s1600/pictures.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the final photo.&nbsp; Me and my brothers taking a picture of taking a picture of taking a picture of a picture.&nbsp; What?&nbsp; It's important to remember these events through photos.</div><br /><br /><br />http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2014/01/engagement-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-2148282051906454095Wed, 01 Jan 2014 23:53:00 +00002014-01-01T16:53:17.264-07:00fearlessgoalsresolutionsFearless. Word of 2014.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GXsgxpHIoHY/UsSqK7YJddI/AAAAAAAAD8g/dD635yeoShM/s1600/012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GXsgxpHIoHY/UsSqK7YJddI/AAAAAAAAD8g/dD635yeoShM/s320/012.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Well, look at me, already working on one of my resolutions.&nbsp; I want to blog more.&nbsp; I've missed it.&nbsp; Here's to a 2014 full of my random words.<br /><br />For 2013 my word for the year was <a href="http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/01/purpose-word-for-2013.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">purpose</span></a>.&nbsp; It served me well.&nbsp; This year I have chosen the word:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">FEARLESS</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Why?&nbsp; Because I'm a coward.&nbsp; It's true.&nbsp; From the time I was small it takes me great effort to accomplish small things because I'm afraid.&nbsp; Scared of talking to strangers, making phone calls, confronting people, deep water and taking selfies.&nbsp; The list goes on and on.&nbsp; So, I hope to make this year better by being fearless.&nbsp; And here is a selfie for you.&nbsp; Look at me, working on two resolutions in one blog post!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">What's your word?&nbsp; </div>http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2014/01/fearless-word-of-2014.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-3865111378796943498Sun, 03 Nov 2013 19:21:00 +00002013-11-03T12:21:06.722-07:00fashionMy StyleFirst the things I don't like.&nbsp; These are things I don't like but I know a lot of people like them.&nbsp; So more power to you, and I'm happy for you in your cute clothes!<br /><br />Bows and Ruffles.&nbsp; Ugh.&nbsp; I remember my mom trying to put me into bows and ruffles and I hated it.&nbsp; I also disliked pink.&nbsp; Poor mom, I was her only daughter with five brothers and I would scoff at any time of flouncy frills.&nbsp;&nbsp; For instance, I hate the bow on the <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-conversation/28912962.jsp" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Ruffled Hem Pullover</span></a> at Anthropology..&nbsp; Take that bow off, change the color, and I love it!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lZYKe_R53yI/UnaZgGOg8RI/AAAAAAAAD60/uWpjx1qMUSc/s1600/Antro-Sweater4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lZYKe_R53yI/UnaZgGOg8RI/AAAAAAAAD60/uWpjx1qMUSc/s400/Antro-Sweater4.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Personally I don't think<a href="http://www.nastygal.com/product/Flower-Punch-Jumpsuit?gclid=COmVw96kyboCFasRMwodRGQAzg" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;"> jumpsuits</span></a> flatter anyone.&nbsp; And going to the bathroom wearing one of these is just not worth the effort.&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U67aCzgY5Ok/Unabx7bFJfI/AAAAAAAAD7A/wbdRRVleNaY/s1600/jumpsuit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U67aCzgY5Ok/Unabx7bFJfI/AAAAAAAAD7A/wbdRRVleNaY/s320/jumpsuit.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br />I fear wild prints.&nbsp; Especially if I'm sewing because the placement of wild prints are very difficult.&nbsp; There's nothing like sewing an outfit and realize their are two bright oranges covering your lady bits in a very obvious manner.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sFVLLMF1GUw/UnacWWUHuJI/AAAAAAAAD7I/to8eE4QlznA/s1600/wild+print.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sFVLLMF1GUw/UnacWWUHuJI/AAAAAAAAD7I/to8eE4QlznA/s400/wild+print.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-rise_jeans" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Low rider jeans</span></a>.&nbsp; It's just a risky game people play.&nbsp; Plumbers butt or butt cleavage looks bad on every body type.&nbsp; And I don't like super high skirts that one little leg crossed two high will show all that you have.&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bn8J9tGbHf0/UnadTBr4KkI/AAAAAAAAD7U/Suwe-wRe2ho/s1600/low+rider.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bn8J9tGbHf0/UnadTBr4KkI/AAAAAAAAD7U/Suwe-wRe2ho/s320/low+rider.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />So what do I like?&nbsp; I like leggings done right.&nbsp; Where the shirt is long enough.&nbsp; <a href="http://ragstostitchesblog.com/weekend-wandering/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Alissa does it so well</span></a>.&nbsp; She always looks great.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WQq6oMxG_Ek/UnafGtcR45I/AAAAAAAAD7g/S87DlfPMbR0/s1600/print+leggings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WQq6oMxG_Ek/UnafGtcR45I/AAAAAAAAD7g/S87DlfPMbR0/s400/print+leggings.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Scarves and cowls.&nbsp; Lucky for me I get to <a href="http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/03/what-my-daughter-is-wearing.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">share scarves with my daughter</span></a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FdLZ3nv9Utw/Unaf5xjj8lI/AAAAAAAAD7o/LuuraBFn-Co/s1600/scarf.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FdLZ3nv9Utw/Unaf5xjj8lI/AAAAAAAAD7o/LuuraBFn-Co/s400/scarf.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/03/what-my-daughter-is-wearing.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">I like boots</span></a>.&nbsp; I like them with pants and with jeans.&nbsp; I love fall when I can break out my boots! Boots WITH a scarf, yes I'm happy!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ALRkcBoIaOY/Unag44_wgAI/AAAAAAAAD7w/yeYojPEf24w/s1600/boots.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ALRkcBoIaOY/Unag44_wgAI/AAAAAAAAD7w/yeYojPEf24w/s400/boots.jpg" width="182" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2012/09/maxi-dresses-sewing-tutorials.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Maxi skirts</span></a> because they are so comfy and look pretty!&nbsp; Plus they're a cinch to sew!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LSaOSpFirMU/UnahmRR3ZqI/AAAAAAAAD74/4w5DRY-t3sk/s1600/maxi.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LSaOSpFirMU/UnahmRR3ZqI/AAAAAAAAD74/4w5DRY-t3sk/s400/maxi.JPG" width="300" />&nbsp;</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you spend time on <a href="http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2012/09/maxi-dresses-sewing-tutorials.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">my fashion pinterest board</span></a> you can tell I'm a simple and sporty dresser.&nbsp; Now if I had the money to beef up my wardrobe, that would be sweet! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/11/my-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-2520901921131333627Fri, 01 Nov 2013 18:35:00 +00002013-11-01T12:35:51.155-06:00Friday Link UpFriday Link Up <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ySwUh2DEuFg/UnP0H9d8LNI/AAAAAAAAD6k/xH34ukEyygM/s1600/Friday+Link+Up+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ySwUh2DEuFg/UnP0H9d8LNI/AAAAAAAAD6k/xH34ukEyygM/s400/Friday+Link+Up+6.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Madison and her pirate</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I want to <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/29/nyregion/a-nightly-dinner-out-thats-like-therapy.html?_r=1&amp;" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">have dinner </span></a>with this good looking man.<br /><br />I can't even recognize these<a href="http://ohdeardrea.blogspot.com/2013/10/rethink-leftovers.html?spref=tw" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;"> leftovers</span></a>.<br /><br />20 photos of<a href="http://www.world-actuality.com/index.php/people/671-these-20-photos-are-going-to-make-you-cry-but-you-ll-see-why-it-s-totally-worth-it" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;"> kindness in action</span></a>. <br /><br />I should have <a href="http://www.doorsixteen.com/2013/10/31/mamma-biscuit-does-halloween-a-retrospective/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">dressed up my pug</span></a> for Halloween. <br /><br />I think <a href="http://ilovecharts.tumblr.com/post/6144268480/nationalpost-the-week-that-wasnt-by-sarah" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Utah and Toronto </span></a>have our winters in common.http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/11/friday-link-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-105581829776308024Wed, 30 Oct 2013 23:11:00 +00002013-10-30T17:11:09.694-06:00cookiesHalloweenHalloween cookiessugar cookiesSpider Halloween Cookies<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vJe6Pnb4-xc/UnGQYOWtTCI/AAAAAAAAD6M/t-6ILj-lFtg/s1600/Spider+Halloween+Cookies+C.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vJe6Pnb4-xc/UnGQYOWtTCI/AAAAAAAAD6M/t-6ILj-lFtg/s640/Spider+Halloween+Cookies+C.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Tomorrow's Halloween!&nbsp; Are you ready?&nbsp; We've got our costumes ready and my boys are so excited.&nbsp; I can't even imagine what the Halloween sugar high mixed with the excitement will do to them!&nbsp; So why not feed them sugar cookies just to make life interesting?!<br /><br />A couple of weeks ago I saw some adorable cookies on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/iamkatrine/boards/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Pinterest</span></a>.&nbsp; I recreated them for a family party.&nbsp; Unfortunately, when I failed to pin the cookie.&nbsp; I tried to find them with no luck.&nbsp; So, if you know who originally know who made these cookies I would love to give credit to the adorable design!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QdXM5oPNyqs/UnGQLKSD-6I/AAAAAAAAD6A/U2d7K_0Ctf8/s1600/Spider+Halloween+Cookies+A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QdXM5oPNyqs/UnGQLKSD-6I/AAAAAAAAD6A/U2d7K_0Ctf8/s640/Spider+Halloween+Cookies+A.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-74dtXjY46Gs/UnGQYzJcVwI/AAAAAAAAD6Q/8w09IwYwGT0/s1600/Spider+Halloween+Cookies+B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-74dtXjY46Gs/UnGQYzJcVwI/AAAAAAAAD6Q/8w09IwYwGT0/s640/Spider+Halloween+Cookies+B.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gFK50gDIcMQ/UnGQioQ9UCI/AAAAAAAAD6Y/qePjp265wxw/s1600/Spider+Halloween+Cookies+D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gFK50gDIcMQ/UnGQioQ9UCI/AAAAAAAAD6Y/qePjp265wxw/s640/Spider+Halloween+Cookies+D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2012/12/how-to-roll-cookie-dough.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">How to roll cookie dough</span></a> so you have even cookies.<br /><a href="http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2011/12/christmas-cookies-or-poison.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Christmas cookies</span></a> made from gingerbread dough.<br /><br />http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/10/spider-halloween-cookies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-1058974612656368259Mon, 21 Oct 2013 19:14:00 +00002013-10-21T13:14:36.660-06:00RandomrecipesOh Pioneer Woman, I Adore YouIt's no secret how much I love <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Ree, The Pioneer Woman</span></a>.&nbsp; But who doesn't?&nbsp; Her blog just spreads happiness all over the place.&nbsp; The Pioneer Woman cooking show is just as fantastic as her blog.&nbsp; My husband will even watch her show and proclaim that I need to cook everything on that episode.&nbsp; (Father's Day Dinner were all Pioneer Woman recipes, meat and potatoes of course) And then he begins to plan how he can become a rancher, or at the very least buy a Longhorn bull.&nbsp; I'm not kidding, he wants to buy some land for the purpose of owning a cow like the ones we used to see in Texas.<br /><br />I own both of Ree's cookbooks.&nbsp; (I'm on a first name basis with Ree because in my mind we are the best of friends)&nbsp; And I am anxiously waiting for her holiday cookbook.&nbsp; There are several recipes that have become a favorite.&nbsp; Unfortunately, they're not a favorite for my waist line. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jV2kZI3HMzs/UmV8o1S8EUI/AAAAAAAAD5s/RH5bfJ9ZCb4/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jV2kZI3HMzs/UmV8o1S8EUI/AAAAAAAAD5s/RH5bfJ9ZCb4/s320/003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: orange;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/06/the_best_lasagn/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Lasagna</span></a> </span><span style="color: black;">I made this for dinner last night and ate it again for lunch</span> </span><br /><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/06/chicken_spaghet/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Chicken Spaghetti</span></a><br /><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2013/10/carb-buster-breakfast/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Carb Buster Breakfast</span></a><br /><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/07/grilled-corn-guacamole/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Grilled Corn Guacamole</span></a><br /><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2013/08/pot-pie/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Chicken Pot Pie</span></a><br /><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/07/brown-hot-and-plenty-of-it-vol-i/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Beef and Bean Burritos</span></a><br /><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/05/restaurant-style-smashed-potatoes/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Restaurant-style Smashed Potatoes</span></a><br /><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/10/citrus-butter-cookies/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Citrus Butter Cookies</span></a><br /><br />And today I notice a recipe for <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2013/10/pumpkin-cinnamon-rolls/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls</span></a>.&nbsp; I think these really need to be in my kitchen.<br /><div class="ads-label" style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0 -35px 0 0; padding: 4px 4px 8px 0;"><br /></div>&nbsp; http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/10/oh-pioneer-woman-i-adore-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-5139798085090902400Sun, 20 Oct 2013 20:09:00 +00002013-10-20T14:09:36.964-06:00quotesWord<a data-pin-do="embedPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/132996995219507495/"></a>http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/10/word.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-6983956523422933828Sat, 19 Oct 2013 18:07:00 +00002013-10-19T12:08:33.503-06:00Friday Link Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-deSYuj-oOyI/UmLIhEWKSoI/AAAAAAAAD5U/xFyu6LQM_IA/s1600/Friday+Link+Up+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-deSYuj-oOyI/UmLIhEWKSoI/AAAAAAAAD5U/xFyu6LQM_IA/s400/Friday+Link+Up+5.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Art is not<span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2013/10/11/how-to-be-kind-to-an-artist/" target="_blank"> just a thing</a>. <span style="color: black;"><br />A</span></span>dding<a href="http://www.shutterbean.com/2013/outfitting-tunic-time/" target="_blank"><b> </b></a><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.shutterbean.com/2013/outfitting-tunic-time/" target="_blank">tunics</a> </span>to my momiform.<br /><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.livingwellspendingless.com/2012/02/15/why-i-make-my-bed-10-reasons-i-keep-my-house-clean/#_a5y_p=1003688" target="_blank">Ten reasons</a> </span>to keep your house clean.<br />I bought this <a href="http://www.theknottyknitters.com/2013/09/new-patterns.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">slouchy beanie pattern book</span><b></b></a><b><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank"></a></b>, not I just need to knit some.<br />Our kids don't care about <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://rachelmariemartin.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-perfect-mom-label.html" target="_blank">labels</a><span style="color: black;">.</span></span>http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/10/friday-link-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-1000556352735129991Thu, 17 Oct 2013 20:30:00 +00002013-10-17T14:30:58.637-06:00FamilyRandomFour Eyes<div style="text-align: center;">Ethan is my second child to get glasses.&nbsp; But he got them at an earlier age than Madison.&nbsp; He likes them and I think he looks oh so cute in them!<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x2rBLhECSNg/UmBHl2HRRyI/AAAAAAAAD48/PBRHLfI7ppg/s1600/IMG_8689.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x2rBLhECSNg/UmBHl2HRRyI/AAAAAAAAD48/PBRHLfI7ppg/s640/IMG_8689.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />And now I leave you with a sleeping child. Because there simply isn't anything more peaceful, is there? <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DmVK0ex-Ksw/UmBIUlUbjKI/AAAAAAAAD5I/EV2bSHMs0Xw/s1600/IMG_8702.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DmVK0ex-Ksw/UmBIUlUbjKI/AAAAAAAAD5I/EV2bSHMs0Xw/s640/IMG_8702.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /></div><br />http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/10/four-eyes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-2657433932582479404Tue, 15 Oct 2013 18:07:00 +00002013-10-15T12:07:48.655-06:00gardenRecipeZupa's Roasted Tomato SoupThis is my 2nd year of growing a garden.&nbsp; I am still surprised that I enjoy sitting in the sun and caring for plants.&nbsp; Perhaps it's because they are easier to care for than children!&nbsp; The first year I planted 9 tomato plants.&nbsp; Holy tomatoes batman!&nbsp; Nine plants grows a lot of fruit.&nbsp; So this year I downsized to 6 plants.&nbsp; Huh.&nbsp; I didn't notice much of a difference, I still had 1,000,002 tomatoes to take care of.&nbsp;<br /><br />My daughter's fiance's mother posted a recipe for <a href="http://www.cafezupas.com/2009/09/recipe-roasted-tomato-soup/" target="_blank">Roasted Tomato Soup</a> from Zupa's on Facebook.&nbsp; I gave it a try and I love it!&nbsp; I've shared it with other tomato growers and this recipe has been adopted by many.<br /><br />My favorite part of the recipe is that I don't have to peel or remove the seeds.&nbsp; Hallelujah!&nbsp; It says to strain the tomatoes through a sieve, but I don't find that necessary.&nbsp; I like to add rice to my soup.&nbsp; Delicious!<br /><br />My friend told me I could roast the tomatoes and then freeze them for this soup.&nbsp; I tried it and it works great!&nbsp; Just roast the tomatoes with the garlic and then seal them in ziploc bags and freeze.&nbsp; I will be able to enjoy this soup all winter!http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/10/zupas-roasted-tomato-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-236428361676583278Mon, 14 Oct 2013 16:12:00 +00002013-10-14T13:05:19.625-06:00RandomreligionThis Makes Me Sad<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765638888/I-am-a-Mormon-and-I-have-questions.html" target="_blank">There is an article</a> circling around.&nbsp; It starts out well but in the end fills me with sadness.&nbsp; Specifically the last two paragraphs,<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">First, let me give you a complete list of all the things I don't like or understand. Ready? <br /><i>Riiiiiiight!</i><br />Like I am going to type out a list of my personal questions! I would never do that. Why? Because <i>my</i> questions might become <i>your</i> stumbling blocks — just as <i>your</i> questions could become my stumbling blocks. <br />That is why we discuss things that <i>build</i> faith — not create doubt. What kind of brother would try and destroy my faith by planting seeds of doubt? Exactly! <i>THAT</i> kind of brother.</blockquote>If we never discuss what we don't understand we will never learn.&nbsp; The questions we have others will also have.&nbsp; We each have integrity and personal strength to not let inconsequential things become stumbling blocks.&nbsp; If they are important stumbling blocks, then we should be tripped.<br /><br />When we only share our joy and not our pain we are building walls.&nbsp; We are keeping a distance from the ones we love the most because of fear that we won't be understood.&nbsp; We are telling our family and friends we don't trust them with our complete truth. <br /><br />Teachings that say we should only build faith and not doubt leave people feeling inferior, alone, and in pain.&nbsp; We are told to bear each others burdens, not hide them.&nbsp; I question the motives of any institution that tells someone to only look at faith promoting material.&nbsp; What are they censoring and why?<br /><br />Relationships that only share the good dwindle away.&nbsp; It is only through our weaknesses that we find strength, heart, and <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>purity of a person. This makes our friendships and family stronger. <br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">Cherish your doubts, for doubt is the attendant of truth.<br />Doubt is the key to the door of knowledge; it is the servant of discovery.</blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq">A belief which may not be questioned binds us to error, for there is incompleteness and imperfection in<br />every belief.</blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq">Doubt is the touchstone of truth; it is an acid which eats away the false.<br />Let no one fear for the truth, that doubt may consume it; for doubt is a testing of belief.<br /><br />The truth stands boldly and unafraid; it is not shaken by the testing;<br />For truth, if it be truth, arises from each testing stronger, more secure.<br />Those that would silence doubt are filled with fear; their houses are built on shifting sands.<br /><br />But those who fear not doubt, and know its use; are founded on rock.<br />They shall walk in the light of growing knowledge; the work of their hands shall endure.<br /><br />Therefore let us not fear doubt, but let us rejoice in its help:<br />It is to the wise as a staff to the blind; doubt is the attendant of truth.&nbsp; <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Robert T. Weston</blockquote><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pP4_CuTJH4M/UlwXFQfKyoI/AAAAAAAAD4w/xpI5gOXVZ0E/s1600/IMG_7881.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pP4_CuTJH4M/UlwXFQfKyoI/AAAAAAAAD4w/xpI5gOXVZ0E/s640/IMG_7881.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunset at Crater Lake in Oregon</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/10/this-makes-me-sad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-4691755380404750863Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:54:00 +00002013-06-25T07:55:25.832-06:00eat itRecipeFamous Blueberry Pancakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wiJlVHj5O50/UcmgoYrvK_I/AAAAAAAAD3w/nnmQCf-JpC4/s1600/Blueberry+Pancakes+Squibs+and+Crackers.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wiJlVHj5O50/UcmgoYrvK_I/AAAAAAAAD3w/nnmQCf-JpC4/s1600/Blueberry+Pancakes+Squibs+and+Crackers.1.jpg" height="456" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>One of the things I miss in Texas are the berry farms.&nbsp; Especially the blueberries.&nbsp; The bushes would be weighed down with the heavy fruit.&nbsp; As you brushed the clumps of berries they would fall gently into your hand.&nbsp; Bushels and bushels of fruit you could purchase inexpensively.<br /><br />Unfortunately, the only blueberries I can find in Utah are sold by the pint for a fortune at the grocery store.&nbsp; They pale in comparison to the size and taste of the Texas berries.&nbsp; Sigh.&nbsp; But I did get some blueberries in Bountiful Baskets which I quickly made into blueberry pancakes.&nbsp; The same Famous Blueberry Pancakes I would make weekly in Texas.&nbsp; Delicious!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b-DKvLxLOII/UcmgopmfReI/AAAAAAAAD38/8ZXXMnG7PPc/s1600/Blueberry+Pancakes+Squibs+and+Crackers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b-DKvLxLOII/UcmgopmfReI/AAAAAAAAD38/8ZXXMnG7PPc/s1600/Blueberry+Pancakes+Squibs+and+Crackers.jpg" height="285" width="400" /></a></div>You can find the recipe here, <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Todds-Famous-Blueberry-Pancakes/Detail.aspx?event8=1&amp;prop24=SR_Title&amp;e11=todd%27s%20famous%20blueberry%20pancakes&amp;e8=Quick%20Search&amp;event10=1&amp;e7=Home%20Page" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Todd's Famous Blueberry Pancakes</span></a>.<br /><br /><br />http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/06/famous-blueberry-pancakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-3154914455220782946Fri, 21 Jun 2013 19:23:00 +00002013-06-21T13:23:36.555-06:00Friday Link Uplink itlinksFriday Link Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KNPxCVfoYhU/UcSnmOjG_pI/AAAAAAAAD3g/H2tNeNGC8Lk/s1600/Friday+Link+Up+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KNPxCVfoYhU/UcSnmOjG_pI/AAAAAAAAD3g/H2tNeNGC8Lk/s1600/Friday+Link+Up+4.jpg" height="320" width="213" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />What's your Grandma's special dish?&nbsp;<span style="color: orange;"> <a href="http://www.demilked.com/delicatessen-with-love-gabriele-galimberti/" target="_blank">Look what these grandma's feed their grandchildren.</a></span><br />I won't be sharing these <span style="color: orange;"><a href="http://joythebaker.com/2013/06/roasted-strawberry-and-toasted-coconut-popsicles/" target="_blank">Popsicles</a></span> with my kids!&nbsp; They hate coconut but I love it! <br />I have a serious case of <span style="color: orange;"><a href="http://mrmrsglobetrot.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">wanderlust</a></span>.&nbsp; Serious case.<br />This cat <a href="http://www.ksl.com/?sid=25668220&amp;nid=711&amp;title=cat-nurses-orphaned-pit-bull-puppy-in-ohio&amp;fm=home_page&amp;s_cid=queue-5" target="_blank">nurses a pit bull puppy</a>.&nbsp; What can your cat do?&nbsp; http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/06/friday-link-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-783597970161202760Tue, 28 May 2013 14:41:00 +00002013-05-28T08:41:11.606-06:00engagedengagement picturesMy Girl Is Engaged!<div style="text-align: center;">EEEEEEK!&nbsp; I know, can you believe it?&nbsp; I hardly can.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Her boyfriend Christian came and talked secretly with John and I.</div><div style="text-align: center;">He planned the big day in detail,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">including asking for time off Madison's job without her knowledge.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Christian had a photographer hiding to take photos of the event.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Very sweet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7TLpeQ4xB8Q/UaTA9BD36uI/AAAAAAAAD2k/IVN8k8UmHD4/s1600/engagement.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7TLpeQ4xB8Q/UaTA9BD36uI/AAAAAAAAD2k/IVN8k8UmHD4/s1600/engagement.jpg" height="640" width="446" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WLEWrYnINaw/UaTA9RBmgwI/AAAAAAAAD2o/D5NyAY9ORTY/s1600/engagement2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WLEWrYnINaw/UaTA9RBmgwI/AAAAAAAAD2o/D5NyAY9ORTY/s1600/engagement2.jpg" height="640" width="438" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WVQSzInSD0k/UaTA96nCM5I/AAAAAAAAD24/E9mP6-CHs54/s1600/engagement3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WVQSzInSD0k/UaTA96nCM5I/AAAAAAAAD24/E9mP6-CHs54/s1600/engagement3.jpg" height="640" width="478" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rxr6-FzOL4s/UaTA-MF0LuI/AAAAAAAAD3A/vhJ2dzKMpQE/s1600/engagement4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rxr6-FzOL4s/UaTA-MF0LuI/AAAAAAAAD3A/vhJ2dzKMpQE/s1600/engagement4.jpg" height="640" width="484" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The wedding will be in August 2014.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Madison and Christian!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lYSug6HPwEM/UaTA9gzsXVI/AAAAAAAAD20/IEZBkkTFrbQ/s1600/engaged.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lYSug6HPwEM/UaTA9gzsXVI/AAAAAAAAD20/IEZBkkTFrbQ/s1600/engaged.jpg" height="640" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/05/my-girl-is-engaged.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-8828112081172545697Sat, 11 May 2013 03:20:00 +00002013-05-10T21:20:16.010-06:00Friday Link Uplink itlinksFriday Link Up<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d8JQtjWy3ic/UY1etnF_u0I/AAAAAAAAD1c/1OnAWav3RBU/s1600/Friday+Link+up+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d8JQtjWy3ic/UY1etnF_u0I/AAAAAAAAD1c/1OnAWav3RBU/s1600/Friday+Link+up+3.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Madison was <a href="http://www.onelittlemomma.com/2013/05/wkww-what-kids-wore-wednesday.html?showComment=1368217767032#c1397959797166300351" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">featured at One Little Momma</span></a>.&nbsp; Thanks Kilee!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm ordering this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/VB6-Before-Weight-Restore-ebook/dp/B00A1MRDFM/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1368217918&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Vb6" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">cookbook</span></a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I met<a href="http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/what-im-wearing/sparkly-shoes-just-for-fun?utm_source=feedly" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;"> Lisa</span></a> at SNAP.&nbsp; She is truly down to earth and sweet.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Honey-Lime-Fruit-Salad/Detail.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">fruit salad</span></a> shall be on our table tonight.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't imagine <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/1/4279674/im-still-here-back-online-after-a-year-without-the-internet" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">leaving for a year</span></a>.&nbsp; Seriously.&nbsp; I couldn't do it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/05/friday-link-up_10.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-3839051948595519416Thu, 09 May 2013 22:18:00 +00002013-05-09T16:18:34.753-06:00RandomI'm Walking Away<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1CsDuLe1ag8/UYwgEoqfsII/AAAAAAAAD1M/REKucOqIato/s1600/walk+away.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Walk Away Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1CsDuLe1ag8/UYwgEoqfsII/AAAAAAAAD1M/REKucOqIato/s1600/walk+away.jpg" height="400" title="Walk Away Squibs and Crackers" width="385" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div>I consider myself a devoted person.&nbsp; If you need a loyal friend, I'm your girl.&nbsp; However, I have come to a point in my life where I find myself reevaluating, learning, and questioning my surroundings.<br /><br />My family is of the utmost importance.&nbsp; When it comes to them I stand strong and I will not falter.&nbsp; John and my children are my life lines.<br /><br />When it comes to volunteering for everything that comes my way, some things have got to go.&nbsp; I must be selective.&nbsp; No guilt here.<br /><br />When it comes to faith, it is a journey.<br /><br />I have always been told how to believe, what to believe, when to believe.&nbsp; Lately I have learned to question everything.&nbsp; I need to know the how, what, and when for myself.&nbsp; I am learning to let go of the guilt I have been taught when my how, what, when and why is different.<br /><br />I am amazed by the people that can walk away from the things in their life that is not working for them. I am even more amazed that their parents and family support them as they walk a different path.&nbsp;<br /><br /><a href="http://jenhatmaker.com/blog.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Jen Hatmaker</span></a> said in a <a href="http://jenhatmaker.com/blog/2013/04/21/when-is-it-time-to-walk-away" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">recent post</span></a>, <br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">Walk away gracefully; we need not fire parting shots over the bow. That only creates more losers, and you're better than that. Take your dignity and self-respect and precious humanity, and be proud of the way you handled yourself one year from now. You don't need to be proven right; much more is at stake than validation. <i>You'll never regret being gracious, but you might deeply regret burning a bridge that might one day be safe enough to venture back over.</i></blockquote>My plan this year is to walk away gracefully with no parting shots. <br /><br />http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/05/im-walking-away.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-3681765851452949046Wed, 08 May 2013 21:31:00 +00002013-05-08T15:31:10.228-06:00FamilyFamily Hike with AppOn one of our visits to Utah when we were living in Texas Madison asked, "Doesn't the sun ever shine here?"&nbsp; This winter certainly felt like the sun had forgotten the beehive state.&nbsp; Our vitamin B deprived winter bodies were craving warm weather.&nbsp; One the first day of a semi warm day we found ourselves a hiking trail.&nbsp; I love the<a href="http://alltrails.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;"> alltrails app </span></a>for finding trails and hikes around our home!&nbsp; The app gives you directions, the difficulty of the trails, the distance, and pictures and reviews from other hikers.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pD-d7vGxCis/UYrBzsbW4UI/AAAAAAAAD0o/hvBK0sLuM8A/s1600/hike.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Family Hike with Hiking App / Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pD-d7vGxCis/UYrBzsbW4UI/AAAAAAAAD0o/hvBK0sLuM8A/s1600/hike.jpg" height="640" title="Family Hike with Hiking App / Squibs and Crackers" width="426" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cDjVso4qVps/UYq2Qoe0NzI/AAAAAAAADzw/53x6W-KTswI/s1600/hike+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Family Hike with Hiking App / Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cDjVso4qVps/UYq2Qoe0NzI/AAAAAAAADzw/53x6W-KTswI/s1600/hike+2.jpg" height="458" title="Family Hike with Hiking App / Squibs and Crackers" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r1XyoGMVAuo/UYq-v0syVoI/AAAAAAAAD0c/3JQQqKNfE2c/s1600/hike+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Family Hike with Hiking App / Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r1XyoGMVAuo/UYq-v0syVoI/AAAAAAAAD0c/3JQQqKNfE2c/s1600/hike+5.jpg" height="426" title="Family Hike with Hiking App / Squibs and Crackers" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i7uYz0zyBKQ/UYq5NEcTf-I/AAAAAAAAD0A/gk09upcd4mM/s1600/hike+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Family Hike with Hiking App / Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i7uYz0zyBKQ/UYq5NEcTf-I/AAAAAAAAD0A/gk09upcd4mM/s1600/hike+3.jpg" height="640" title="Family Hike with Hiking App / Squibs and Crackers" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e0wI0SXCzrk/UYq7t5pNztI/AAAAAAAAD0M/FZcYMPXgTjc/s1600/hike+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Family Hike with Hiking App / Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e0wI0SXCzrk/UYq7t5pNztI/AAAAAAAAD0M/FZcYMPXgTjc/s1600/hike+4.jpg" height="640" title="Family Hike with Hiking App / Squibs and Crackers" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/05/family-hike-with-app.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-6155013059806129753Fri, 03 May 2013 13:56:00 +00002013-05-03T07:56:40.135-06:00Friday Link Uplink itlinksFriday Link Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qmc9zxQv0Ks/UYPBug81agI/AAAAAAAADzc/A5Z63ktcYzM/s1600/Friday+Link+Up+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Friday Link Up Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qmc9zxQv0Ks/UYPBug81agI/AAAAAAAADzc/A5Z63ktcYzM/s1600/Friday+Link+Up+2.jpg" height="458" title="Friday Link Up Squibs and Crackers" width="640" /></a></div>Maddie, the dog not my Maddie, <a href="http://maddieonthings.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">on things</span></a>.<br />You know how you had to walk up hill both ways, in the snow to get to school? You were a wimp <a href="http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_c4#/video/world/2013/04/03/vo-china-children-cliff-school.cctv" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">compared to these students</span></a>!<br /><a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/expresident/pictures-that-will-restore-your-faith-in-humanity" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">21 pictures</span></a> that will restore your faith in humanity.<br />My boys would think I was the coolest mom ever if I could <a href="http://ninaslevy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">paint on their napkins</span></a>.<br /><a href="http://cfabbridesigns.com/miscellaneous/kids/the-de-young-wa-12-year-old/#.UYO9O8rO2Sr" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Museum trip with a 12 year old.&nbsp;</span></a> I have been there! <br /><br />And I leave you with Dove Real Beauty Sketches for Men: <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/T8Jiwo3u6Vo" width="560"></iframe>http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/05/friday-link-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-3445443480453748734Wed, 01 May 2013 18:28:00 +00002013-05-01T12:28:13.342-06:00What My Daughter Is WearingWKWWAnother Episode Of What My Daughter Is Wearing<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Madison, let me take a picture of your cute outfit.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i4bs9b_2fZc/UYFTzovBvNI/AAAAAAAADxc/Y1qB3GJXLGE/s1600/IMG_6947.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What My Daughter Is Wearing Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i4bs9b_2fZc/UYFTzovBvNI/AAAAAAAADxc/Y1qB3GJXLGE/s1600/IMG_6947.JPG" height="640" title="What My Daughter Is Wearing Squibs and Crackers" width="426" /></a></div><br />Work it girl!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B5QhELK1hDE/UYFU1uvi2EI/AAAAAAAADxo/t6W5A7rN_4c/s1600/IMG_6948.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What My Daughter Is Wearing Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B5QhELK1hDE/UYFU1uvi2EI/AAAAAAAADxo/t6W5A7rN_4c/s1600/IMG_6948.JPG" height="640" title="What My Daughter Is Wearing Squibs and Crackers" width="426" /></a></div><br />She's getting a little bored.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WADs1gDVtxA/UYFXrrm4-sI/AAAAAAAADx8/_eF69gFAH0o/s1600/IMG_6951.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What My Daughter Is Wearing Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WADs1gDVtxA/UYFXrrm4-sI/AAAAAAAADx8/_eF69gFAH0o/s1600/IMG_6951.JPG" height="426" title="What My Daughter Is Wearing Squibs and Crackers" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Show us the bling!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mjhrCAAv28o/UYFcVxB2z0I/AAAAAAAADyY/KvL8L2bgS84/s1600/IMG_6953.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What My Daughter Is Wearing Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mjhrCAAv28o/UYFcVxB2z0I/AAAAAAAADyY/KvL8L2bgS84/s1600/IMG_6953.JPG" height="426" title="What My Daughter Is Wearing Squibs and Crackers" width="640" /></a></div><br />Pretty makeup lovely lady!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PyfndLPxd2s/UYFcoklwd9I/AAAAAAAADyo/40Z_aeFD9Ok/s1600/IMG_6955.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What My Daughter Is Wearing Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PyfndLPxd2s/UYFcoklwd9I/AAAAAAAADyo/40Z_aeFD9Ok/s1600/IMG_6955.JPG" height="426" title="What My Daughter Is Wearing Squibs and Crackers" width="640" /></a></div><br />I love your wedges!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cC_UwfqSoqY/UYFc7bXcucI/AAAAAAAADy8/ZrwsmE-KUNE/s1600/IMG_6957.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What My Daughter Is Wearing Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cC_UwfqSoqY/UYFc7bXcucI/AAAAAAAADy8/ZrwsmE-KUNE/s1600/IMG_6957.JPG" height="458" title="What My Daughter Is Wearing Squibs and Crackers" width="640" /> </a></div><br />Aaaand....she's done! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g1gts1t66cU/UYFarR8Y-CI/AAAAAAAADyM/ZYih8ZCbUdg/s1600/IMG_6952.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What My Daughter Is Wearing Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g1gts1t66cU/UYFarR8Y-CI/AAAAAAAADyM/ZYih8ZCbUdg/s1600/IMG_6952.JPG" height="426" title="What My Daughter Is Wearing Squibs and Crackers" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><a href="http://onelittlemomm.blogspot.com/" target="”_blank”"><img src=" http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vVVnJk0q9zU/USmflytdnHI/AAAAAAAAHpk/C4YFExP06Lk/s1600/wkww+button.jpg" /></a>http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/05/another-episode-of-what-my-daughter-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-7748046443913985268Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:29:00 +00002013-04-30T09:30:44.592-06:00SnapSNAP My Blogging Conference<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M1BVVrjHXsc/UX_UNHXyiqI/AAAAAAAADvo/-UmrzZ-4cvE/s1600/019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="SNAP Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M1BVVrjHXsc/UX_UNHXyiqI/AAAAAAAADvo/-UmrzZ-4cvE/s1600/019.JPG" height="320" title="SNAP Squibs and Crackers" width="240" /></a></div><br />Last year I took a plunge and did something I've been wanting to do for years.&nbsp; I signed up for a <a href="http://snapconference.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">blogging conference</span></a>.&nbsp; I was nervous because it's hard to put myself out there.&nbsp; The people I know find it hard to believe that I have really hard time talking to people I don't know.&nbsp; I'm not shy with my friends and family, but put me with people I don't know and it's really difficult!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes, there were situations like this:</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WUwHaMZ_4qQ/UX_UYL-eZqI/AAAAAAAADvw/EY5vAZGqpCk/s1600/026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="SNAP Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WUwHaMZ_4qQ/UX_UYL-eZqI/AAAAAAAADvw/EY5vAZGqpCk/s1600/026.JPG" height="320" title="SNAP Squibs and Crackers" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coffee for one?</td></tr></tbody></table>But I never sat alone for long before someone would sit down next to me and we were trading business cards and talking shop.&nbsp; Everyone was really friendly!<br /><br />I took a lot of classes I really enjoyed and learned a lot from.&nbsp; You can read some great <a href="http://snapcreativity.com/snap-conference-2013-recap-linky/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">recaps from the conference</span></a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; I want to tell you about my favorite thing, <i>the people I met!</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-deieUIfWVUc/UX_gbEXOiUI/AAAAAAAADwo/LI9yabDtOVA/s1600/SNAP+chandelier.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="SNAP Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-deieUIfWVUc/UX_gbEXOiUI/AAAAAAAADwo/LI9yabDtOVA/s1600/SNAP+chandelier.jpg" height="320" title="SNAP Squibs and Crackers" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br />I had on my mental list that I wanted to meet <a href="http://raegunwear.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Marissa</span></a> who I knew through her blog and instagram. &nbsp; When I first checked in I saw her name just above mine.&nbsp; She was standing next to me.&nbsp; I took a big breath and introduced myself to her.&nbsp; She recognized me!&nbsp; Phew!&nbsp; And then I asked her if she would be my friend!&nbsp; Ha!&nbsp; Marissa was so gracious and friendly.&nbsp; She let me follow her around until we split up for our various classes.&nbsp; So be brave!&nbsp; Ask someone to be your friend!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />&nbsp; <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tcS8TA2tL2E/UX_YNf3xPGI/AAAAAAAADwA/WeP04qwAnPM/s1600/048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="SNAP Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tcS8TA2tL2E/UX_YNf3xPGI/AAAAAAAADwA/WeP04qwAnPM/s1600/048.JPG" height="320" title="SNAP Squibs and Crackers" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />I have been reading <a href="http://hollyhocks-honeybees.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Melissa's blog</span></a> for some time.&nbsp; I think she is always cool, calm, and collected.&nbsp; And in real life, she is cool, calm and collected!&nbsp; She had no idea who I was, but I enjoyed getting to know her a bit.&nbsp; She cares for the people around her, such a sweetie!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I took a great class from Amy at <a href="http://www.theidearoom.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">The Idea Room</span></a>. &nbsp; The beautiful Amy (seriously she is so pretty) sat next to me in a following class so I was happy to get to know her a bit.&nbsp; I was feeling a little down on my little blog because everyone was telling me I needed to have a niche.&nbsp; I should narrow my blog down and just focus on one thing.&nbsp; But the thought of restricting myself to one topic is not something I really want to do.&nbsp; Amy encouraged me by telling me that she doesn't do that and I shouldn't feel like I have to.&nbsp; Amy just oozes confidence!&nbsp; I have always struggled with confidence so it is really something I admire.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yTcZ0rCLBdM/UX_gZP7wHRI/AAAAAAAADwg/SC5Rulp44TM/s1600/SNAP+Simon+and+Simon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="SNAP Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yTcZ0rCLBdM/UX_gZP7wHRI/AAAAAAAADwg/SC5Rulp44TM/s1600/SNAP+Simon+and+Simon.jpg" height="320" title="SNAP Squibs and Crackers" width="240" /></a></div>At one of the dinners I sat down to find myself sitting next to the ladies from one of my favorite blogs, <a href="http://www.simplesimonandco.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Simple Simon</span></a>.&nbsp; I have long been an admirer of Liz and Elizabeth's blog.&nbsp; I told them I loved their blog and then I called it the wrong name!&nbsp; Smack myself in the head!&nbsp; I always find a way to embarrass myself.&nbsp; They were sweet, but then I was too flustered to tell them that they actually featured one of <a href="http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2012_01_19_archive.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">my outfits</span></a> on their<a href="http://www.simplesimonandco.com/2012/01/project-run-and-play.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;"> blog</span></a>!&nbsp; I took a fun class with the talented duo the next day.<br /><br />I had a great time getting to know the amazingly talented <a href="http://imagesbyjami.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Jami</span></a>!&nbsp; I adore her photography.&nbsp; Seriously, look at these amazing pictures <a href="http://imagesbyjami.com/love-thy-neighbor/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">here</span></a> and<a href="http://imagesbyjami.com/want-something-different-senior-photography-dance-photography/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;"> here</span></a>!&nbsp; We took several classes together, ate dinner, and danced the last night.&nbsp; We are planning on several projects together so I look forward to getting to know her better.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mkxOhIMJUG0/UX_g179WV1I/AAAAAAAADww/wBXFEqI15R0/s1600/SNAP+tuplips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="SNAP Squibs and Crackers" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mkxOhIMJUG0/UX_g179WV1I/AAAAAAAADww/wBXFEqI15R0/s1600/SNAP+tuplips.jpg" height="320" title="SNAP Squibs and Crackers" width="240" /></a></div>SNAP has a boutique on one of the nights.&nbsp; I was wandering around by myself (another coffee for one situation) when a someone asked me to take a picture of herself and several others.&nbsp; After I took the photo one of the ladies came and thanked me.&nbsp; I recognized her from <a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">House of Hepworths</span></a>.&nbsp; "Oh, I know you, you're Allison!"&nbsp; We started chatting and in just a few minutes we were talking about a really tough and personal situation I'm going through right now, that no one knows about.&nbsp; I was blown away that this sweet lady knew <b>exactly</b> what to say to me and encourage me because she had been through the <b>same thing</b>.&nbsp; This conversation lasted for about five minutes and I was just amazed at the instant connection I had with Allison!&nbsp; <i>I don't think she realizes what an impact she had on me that night.</i><br /><br />I hope to go back to SNAP again next year.&nbsp; I am excited to apply what I learned and see what's next!<br /><br /><br /><br />http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/04/snap-my-blogging-conference.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-6139278439240826513Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:31:00 +00002013-04-29T12:31:21.025-06:00RandomSometimes You Just Like Things<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EinnoNhS8ac/UX68A4HJiCI/AAAAAAAADvY/-zGEWwaiOp4/s1600/082.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Squibs and Crackers Things You Like" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EinnoNhS8ac/UX68A4HJiCI/AAAAAAAADvY/-zGEWwaiOp4/s1600/082.JPG" height="320" title="Squibs and Crackers Things You Like" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Devin wearing the glasses he loves just because!</td></tr></tbody></table>Yesterday Devin announced, <b>"My favorite letter is A!"</b><br />"Really?&nbsp; Why do you like A?"<br /><b>"Because it's A!"</b><br /><br />Some times you just like things because you just do.&nbsp; There is no rhyme or reason to it.&nbsp; There are no considerations to whether anyone else would like it.&nbsp; You just like it.&nbsp; Because it's A!&nbsp;<br /><br />Here are a few things I'm liking just because!<br /><br />I like to drink from my <a href="http://www.rei.com/product/837622/life-is-good-reusable-cup-and-straw-18-fl-oz?cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-pla-_-product-_-837622&amp;mr:referralID=3bcf8138-b0fa-11e2-9389-001b2166c62d" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">reusable cups</span></a>.&nbsp; Fill it with ice cold water and the juice of half a lemon and I feel refreshed.<br /><br /><a href="http://instagram.com/squibsandcrackers" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Instagram</span></a>.&nbsp; Love it!&nbsp; I am meeting a lot of fun people with it!<br /><br />Kraft Macaroni and Cheese.&nbsp; I know <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/04/03/kraft-meets-with-food-bloggers-about-mac-cheese-yellow-food-dye/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">I probably shouldn't</span></a> but I love it.<br /><br />I don't remember ever trying <a href="http://www.pistachiohealth.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Pistachio nuts</span></a>.&nbsp; I picked up a bag on a whim and I am loving those little green tid bits!&nbsp; Do you think the healthy pistachios cancel out the Mac and Cheese?<br /><br />These favorite things are brought to you by the<b> letter A</b>!http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/04/sometimes-you-just-like-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-1440358016594815785Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:54:00 +00002013-04-17T09:54:04.918-06:00SnapSnap Conference<div style="text-align: center;">Months ago I signed up for <a href="http://snapconference.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Snap</span></a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was super<i> excited</i>.&nbsp; Now I'm super <i>nervous</i>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Blogging is my hobby</span></b>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">This conference is for <b>super bloggers</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am in introvert by nature.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is very difficult for me to approach people.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is my goal to become <b>friends</b> with someone.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope to learn, laugh, and to become a <b>better blogger</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GFjN2vRODtw/UW7FXNMD1iI/AAAAAAAADvI/JOjyCAJLAwI/s1600/IMG_7130.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GFjN2vRODtw/UW7FXNMD1iI/AAAAAAAADvI/JOjyCAJLAwI/s1600/IMG_7130.JPG" height="228" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I printed these business cards for a writing conference I went to last year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Only no one was passing out cards so I didn't give a single one away.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't really like how these cards look anymore,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">but I have about a gazillion of them so I couldn't justify printing new ones.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please take my card and don't judge.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Here's to a fun conference!</b></i></div>http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/04/snap-conference.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129981381825165320.post-8926981213045567569Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:48:00 +00002013-04-16T08:48:40.425-06:00lettersLettersDear Madison,&nbsp; Did you know the most painful thing about you being a grown up is that you have the ability to go to Cafe Reo WITHOUT me?&nbsp; Share the <strike>love</strike> food.<br /><br />Dear Cameron, You look great in your new blue and teal braces.&nbsp; Only 18 more months to go!<br /><br />Dear Ethan, You have always been so easy going and happy.&nbsp; Suddenly, you're getting an opinion!&nbsp; I'm trying to remember that's a good thing!<br /><br />Dear Devin,&nbsp; You're not a fan of Spirit Week.&nbsp; Yesterday you were supposed to dress like a nerd but you weren't having it.&nbsp; Today, it was crazy hair day and you couldn't be bothered.&nbsp; Oh well, it saves me from extra work!<br /><br />Dear John, Your ability to work so tirelessly for our family is a super human skill!<br /><br />Dear Carlos Arredondo, We've never met but <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/04/16/carlos-arredondo-boston-marathon-hero-in-a-cowboy-hat-on-the-bombs.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">you are my hero!</span></a>&nbsp; You made your boys proud.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KHOVRmcdnRs/UW1kmBAY6ZI/AAAAAAAADu4/zT9wXDeFJ_c/s1600/IMG_6836-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KHOVRmcdnRs/UW1kmBAY6ZI/AAAAAAAADu4/zT9wXDeFJ_c/s1600/IMG_6836-001.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />http://www.squibsandcrackers.com/2013/04/letters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Katrine)0